Originally Posted by Traveliter
Please don't smite me; I am curious to know the origins of the use of the word "do" (or "doo") to signify in-person meets. I've belonged to several online communities over the years, but this is the only place that has a unique name for the meets.
Thanks.
PS: I'm just waiting for a get-together on a cruise or something just so you can call it a "sea doo".
This question has been asked numerous times over the years. Seems that it never occurs to some folks to check the dictionary! @:-) Yes, just an ordinary dictionary of the English (or American) language, such as
www.m-w.com. In it, you'll learn that one meaning of the word "do" (as a noun) is a "festive get-together" or "party."
As for the suggestion about a "Sea Doo," guess you never noticed that there has been one of those every year for the last several years. It's held in Seattle. There's a current thread on the upcoming one very close by on this forum. @:-)